Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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A Review of Exercise Interventions for Fall Prevention in the Elderly

노인 낙상예방 운동중재 문헌분석 연구

  • Gu, Mee Ock (Department of Nursing, Gyeong Sang National University, Gerontological Health Research Center, Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science) ;
  • Jeon, Mi Yang (Department of Nursing, Kuekdong College) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Ja (Department of Nursing, Chong Ju National College of Science and Technology) ;
  • Eun, Young (Department of Nursing, Gyeong Sang National University, Gerontological Health Research Center, Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science)
  • 구미옥 (경상대학교 간호학과, 경상대학교 건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터) ;
  • 전미양 (극동정보대학 간호과) ;
  • 김희자 (청주과학대학 간호과) ;
  • 은영 (경상대학교 간호학과, 경상대학교 건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터)
  • Published : 2005.10.01
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to suggest directions for developing exercise interventions for fall prevention in the elderly in Korea in the future, Method: Twenty five articles for fall prevention exercises were reviewed and analyzed. Result: $84.0\%$ of subjects were older adults age 65 and older living in the community. The most frequently performed interventions were lower limb strength and balance exercises together $43.3\%$, group exercise $70.0\%$, exercise 3 times/week $60.0\%$, 60 min per session $36.7\%$, duration of 12 weeks and 1 year $23.3\%$ each. The most frequently used outcome variables were static balance $84.0\%$, lower limb muscle strength $72.0\%$, dynamic balance $56.0\%$, and falls $56.0\%$. The effect of exercise interventions on fall prevention was inconclusive. Lower limb strength exercises with resistance were effective for increasing muscle strength. Balance exercises with various movements for balance were effective for increasing balance. Conclusion: Exercise interventions for fall prevention is recommended for older adults with risk factors of falling. The desirable type of exercise intervention is lower limb strength and balance exercise together.

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